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Home My WebLink About10-04-05 Minutes MINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION October 4, 2005 at 7:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING I A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Commissioner Parker gave the Invocation and Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and determined a quorum was present. Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Howell, Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Parker. Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry. I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Commissioner Howell asked the Mayor for permission to make a statement. Commissioner Howell announced his resignation from the position of District 1 City Commissioner, effective October 19, 2005. He said this has been a difficult year, but it has opened his eyes to what is important, his wife and family. He has enjoyed serving the community and helping people, but he can no longer put his wife and family through any more of this. He will attend the next Commission meeting, and he asked that Gary Hood be placed on the agenda to be considered for filling his seat until the next election. Presentation by the Ocoee Middle School of Funds Raised for the Ocoee Relief Fund. Dawn Euwin, Assistant Principal of Ocoee Middle School, introduced members of FF A and Junior BET A Club of the who jointly raised funds and presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of $5364.95 for the Ocoee Relief Fund to assist with the victims of Hurricane Katrina, now living in Ocoee. Mayor Vandergrift advised he had to leave the Commission Meeting to attend another meeting. Presentation of Recognition for Outstanding Service to Engineer Steve Ellis, Engineer Ken Strickland, and Engineer Carl Curtis. (Fire Chief Firstner) Presentations of Promotions in the Fire Department (Fire Chief Firstner) Presentation of Sprint Underground Cable to City Commission by Chris Love and Peter Freeman from Sprint. Consensus of the Commission. without objection. was to allow Sprint to move forward with the plans. as presented. City Commission Regular Meeting October 4, 2005 I Co COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Pablo Quinones, 720 Lake View Drive, said he has an urgent need for volunteers for the School Advisory Committee Members at the new Ocoee High School. It is mandated by the state, and they will lose lottery funds if they don't form the Committee. He asked that we post it on our website. Contact Ocoee High School regarding the School Advisory Committee at 407-905- 3000 or fax 407-905-3099. The committee must reflect the diverse makeup of the school. James Fleming, 511 Orange Avenue, commented about Item #7 regarding amending the Purchasing Policy. He said he felt that the City Manager should be able to select bids up to $50,000 without requiring Commission appr-eval; the staff needs more flexibility for purchases. I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Parker- gave City Clerk Eikenberry the report from the 79th Annual Florida League of Cities conference to be kept in the City Clerk's Office if anyone is interested in seeing it. She said it showed how she voted as the voting delegate on behalf of the City. Commissioner Johnson- reminded everyone of the Founder's Day Golf Tournament on Friday, October 7,2005, registration at 11 :30. There will be dinner and prizes following the event. City Engineer Wheeler said at this time they have 36 foursomes signed up, but there are still six spaces open. Tickets are $60 per person, $240 per team. It will be at Forest Lake Golf Course on Clarcona Ocoee Road. There is a hole-in-one contest, sponsored by Guardian Westshore Financial Services. They still need hole sponsors. No one leaves without a prize. Commissioner Howell- no announcements Commissioner Anderson- told everyone about the Ocoee Lion's Club Turkey Shoot on October 8, 22, 29, and November 12,2005 on Ocoee Apopka Road, across from the West Orange Girls Softball Complex, 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is to help support the local area Lion's Clubs and charities. For further information contact David Wheeler at the City of Ocoee. Parks and Recreation Director Vito Petrone gave an update on the upcoming Founder's Day events including the Golf Tournament, Poker Run and the Louis Fazio 5K Run on the weekend before the three-day event, and the actual Founder's Day events on October 14, 15, and 16,2005. He urged everyone to come out for a great weekend. VIP tickets are still on sale for $20 for all three days. All concerts are free to the public. I E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval ceptance of the Regular 2005, City anager Contract Work Shop 2005, Special Budget Session. (City Clerk E . on Minutes of September 6, r 7, 2005, and September 15, Page 2 of5 City Commission Regular Meeting October 4, 2005 andOwIled by the rangeCoun way ority. (Se' abre) Parcel 62-105 - The City of Ocoee has petitioned the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority to acquire :i:2.69 acres of land along SR 429. The City has requested this land to facilitate a future roadway that will eventually link Roper Parkway with Bowness Road. The purpose of the land acquisition is to implement objectives established in the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan adopted October 1, 2002; particularly, The Roper Parkway extension as it is identified in the Recommended Roadway Improvements section of the Transportation Element. Parcel 62-129 - The City of Ocoee has also petitioned Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority for :i:l2.97 acres of surplus land along SR 429. The City has requested this land to facilitate an environmental educational park that would also function for wetland restoration and drainage enhancement. This park would ultimately feature benches, walkways and informational signage and the City has approximately $550,000 available from St. John's Water Management District for this program. Staff requests authorization of the expenditure of $2,500 from of Road Impact Fee Account for Parcel 62-105 and $3,500 from the Recreational Park Impact Fee Account for Parcel 62-109 for the valuation services of both parcels. 3. Approvaland Author' 'on for Temporary Closing of City OWn eets forOcoee Foundel"sDay5 mmullityDevelopmentDirector gner). The event will be held on October 8, 2005, from 7am until 9:30am. The streets to be closed are Clarke Road, White Road, Orlando Avenue, Stinnett Drive, E. Lakeshore Drive and Vandergrift Drive. The following requirements will be met: 1) All residents that will be affected by the road closings must be notified in advance; 2) Health Central Ambulance must be notified of the road closings in advance; 3) Roads must be blocked with proper barricades; 4) An emergency lane must be maintained during the event. 4. Approvalauthol'ization.forTempo ingofCi w dStreetsfol'Ocoee Founder's .aland Pahlde.(Com mWagner). The event will be held on October l4-16, 2005. The streets to be closed are Flewelling A venue, Rewis Street, Bluford Avenue, McKey Street, Cumberland Avenue, Oakland Avenue, and S. Lakewood Avenue. A portion of S. Lakeshore Drive will be closed on October 13th at noon. The public boat ramp at Starke Lake will be closed beginning on October 14-16. The following requirements will be met: (1) All residents that will be affected by the road blockage must be notified in advance; (2) Health Central Ambulance must be notified of the road closure in advance; (3) Roads must be blocked with proper barricades; (4) An emergency lane must be maintained during the event. 5. Consideration of Traffic Enfor ofOcoeeand the WentworthHomeowners'AssociatI , c. (Police A traffic enforcement agreement is required by Florida State Statutes 316.006(2) for the Ocoee Police Department to have authority to enforce traffic laws upon the private roads within the limits of the gated subdivision. Wentworth Homeowners' Association, Inc. is requesting such an agreement. 6. Approval of Platfol'Ocoee CrowI1Poinf PUD.(CityEngillcerWheeler) Ocoee Crown Point PUD is located at the northwest comer ofOcoee-Apopka Road and the Western Beltway (State Road 429). This plat is for the Ocoee High School, new roadway improvements, a lift station and the associated master surface water management system, which consists of 66.74 acres. The high school has been in session since August 8, 2005. All required documentation pertaining to the platting of this development has been reviewed and approved by City Staff. Consent Aaenda Vote: Commissioner Parker. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve Consent Agenda. Items #1. through #6. as presented. Motion carried 3-0. with Mayor Vandergrift absent and Commissioner Howell away from the dais. Page 3 of5 City Commission Regular Meeting October 4, 2005 I F. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE SECOND READING 7. Ordinance ellding.Chapter<21 inued September 6, 2005) (Adv d in Orlando Sentinel ,.2005) rchasiIlgAgent Tolbert) Staff recognizes that enhancements and revisions to the existing purchasing ordinance are periodically necessary to streamline the procurement of commodities and contractual services for the City. The recommended changes address these issues and the increase in cost of items. The major revisions contained in this ordinance are: 1) the approval levels for purchases have been increased for department directors and the City Manager, 2) the number of quotes for each level has been revised, 3) amends definitions, 4) amends exemptions, and 5) clarifies some procedures. Procedures have been reviewed and will be updated to reflect the changes in this ordinance once adopted. Assistant City Attorney Storey read the title of the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson asked that it be noted that James Fleming made comments regarding this item earlier, under Public Comments. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to adopt on second reading. Ordinance 2005-014. amending Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Purchasing Policy". Motion carried 4-0. with Mayor Vandergrift absent. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 96-19,StiOIl4r elleralEmployees' ent TrustFund. e sDirec amicell The Money Managers for the City ofOcoee Municipal General Employees' Trust Fund have recommended to the Pension Board they consider amending the authority of the Money Managers to invest funds within certain limits. The revisions contained in this amendment will allow the Money Managers to invest in common stock, capitol stock and convertible securities at market, rather than at cost, and not to exceed seventy percent of the Fund, rather than sixty percent of the assets of the Fund. The Money Managers and the Attorney will be available for the reading at the Commission meeting. Assistant City Attorney read the title of the ordinance. The second reading of the ordinance and Public Hearing will be held on October 18, 2005, at 7: 15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. 9. Ordinance. ..;\ll1endillg . ..Ordina Firefigb.ters'Retirement Trust Fu u rcesDirector The Money Managers for the City of Ocoee Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters Trust Fund have recommended to the Pension Board they consider amending the authority of the Money Managers to invest funds within certain limits. The revisions contained in this amendment will allow the Money Managers to invest in common stock, capitol stock and convertible securities at market, rather than at cost, and not to exceed seventy percent of the Fund, rather than sixty percent of the assets of the Fund. The Money Managers and the Attorney will be available for the reading at the Commission meeting. Page 4 of5 City Commission Regular Meeting October 4, 2005 Assistant City Attorney read the title of the ordinance. The second reading of the ordinance and Public Hearing will be held on October 18, 2005, at 7: 15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. I G. REGULAR AGENDA Appoi God entsto the Sexual Predator Local Ordinance Committee (Police Chief On September 20, 2005, Commissioner Parker nominated Allison Resnick. Mayor ProTem Anderson added a nomination for Rosemary Wilsen. I H. STAFF REPORTS None I I. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker - apologized to anyone who may have been trying to reach her by email. Her laptop is not working, and she will respond as soon as possible. Commissioner Johnson - none Commissioner Howell - none Mayor Pro Tem Anderson - none I ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: City of Ocoee ~') c-7 .-Yd~" Page 5 of5